Spiderman Birthday Cake Help Please

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around participants sharing ideas and experiences related to creating a Spiderman birthday cake. The original poster expresses a desire for a unique cake design while minimizing the use of red and black icing. Various participants contribute their creative suggestions and personal experiences with cake decorating.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions their son wants a Spiderman cake but prefers to buy it to avoid extra work.
  • Another participant suggests creating a cake with a building or wall and placing a Spiderman figure on it.
  • One participant shares their experience using a Wilton pan and colored sugar to decorate, noting challenges with tinting buttercream frosting.
  • Another participant expresses interest in making a Spiderman head cake using two batter bowl cakes stacked together.
  • One participant mentions the high cost of Star Wars cake pans as an alternative theme for their son’s birthday.
  • Several participants share their past cake experiences and express admiration for each other's creations.
  • One participant recalls a Wilton book featuring a cake design with buildings and a Spiderman candle.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on cake design preferences and techniques, with no clear consensus on a single approach to creating the Spiderman cake.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and ideas, focusing on creativity and individual cake decorating challenges without implying any official guidance.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and cake decorators looking for inspiration and creative ideas for themed birthday cakes may find this discussion beneficial.

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pamperedlinda
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DS will be 6 next month and wants a Spiderman birthday cake. He said he wants me to buy it at Publix so I don't have to work so hard.....such a sweetheart! Well, I really like making his birthday cakes - only problem is, I really don't like the Wilton Spiderman cakepan. I was looking at the coolest cakes website and there are a fewthere that I like and could probably copy, but I want something diferent. Any ideas?

Also, I want to minimize the amount of RED icing and BLACK icing that I need to use.....for several reasons ;)

Any ideas? Anyone seen or made anything really good?
 
Could you make a cake with a building on it, or a wall and get a Spiderman figure to put on the side of the wall? Maybe even do a street scene?

I hope that helps. Good luck.
 
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I was thinking abuot something like that.

Any more creativity floating around here?
 
DS 2nd B-Day CakeThis is the one that I did. It is the Wilton pan. I used a buttercream frosting - and it wouldn't tint dark red or blue. Instead of continuing to add more and more food coloring, I sprinkled colored sugar on it. I think it turned out ok, not my favorite one that I have done though. I also ordered spiderman spider candy and put them on web decorated cupcakes.

You could also try making a spiderman head. Do 2 batterbowl cakes and stack them and carve it a little to look head shaped. This was my plan for this year - DS turns 4 and is still obsessed, but convinced him to do Transformers instead. Now I have to find a good transformers cake.
 

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Sorry Linda - I only know of Wilton cake pans. I made the twins cake for their 2nd bday this past September and did Elmo. It turned out really cute and was super easy!

I do like the idea of a picture of a building with SpiderMan climbing on the building. You could use the rectangular baker for the cake.
 
Sort of hijacking. Here are some of the other ones that I have done in the past few years. The big game board is from the movie Zathura.

I'd love to see some of the cakes that you guys have done.

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I am in the same boat with my almost 6yo and a Spidey cake for his Feb birthday -- now he is leaning toward Star Wars...but the Star Wars cake pans go for upward of $65 online :(
 
Check your local rental places - some of them actually rent cake pans.
 
Niki, those cakes are just TOO COOL!Wow - Linda, you should just hire Niki to come to your house and put a cake together. :D
 
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fikibiff said:
This is the one that I did. It is the Wilton pan. I used a buttercream frosting - and it wouldn't tint dark red or blue. Instead of continuing to add more and more food coloring, I sprinkled colored sugar on it. I think it turned out ok, not my favorite one that I have done though. I also ordered spiderman spider candy and put them on web decorated cupcakes.

You could also try making a spiderman head. Do 2 batterbowl cakes and stack them and carve it a little to look head shaped. This was my plan for this year - DS turns 4 and is still obsessed, but convinced him to do Transformers instead. Now I have to find a good transformers cake.
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The colored sugar is a good idea, hadn't thought of that.

The thing I don't like about this pan is that it makes Spidey's hand look like he's flipping a bird.....
 
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Great cakes Niki!

We had a thread a while back that had a lot of our cakes in it. Don't remember the title of it, but Carolyn was the originator of it. I'll see if I can find it and link it in here. We have some very creative cheffers here - that's whay I thought you all could help me on this one.
 
I did a Spiderman cake once, but I used the pan. I know that one of the Wilton books that I have, has a cake where you make some buildings with Color flow icing and then put a Spiderman candle in the middle. I will see if I can find it.
 
Okay, I found it. It is in the 2005 Wilton Yearbook. Looks like it has a 12-inch round base and it is made like a street with little cars made out of gumdrops. Then there are 2 6-inch round cakes stacked in the middle to be 5-inch high. There are a bunch of buildings with the color flow (you can just draw out some patterns and fill it in with the icing) around the cakes. Finally, there is a Spiderman candle on top. Let me know if you want more details. It really doesn't look that hard, the hard part is making the buildings with the color flow, which is not that bad. You just have to make extras in case you break some.
 
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Mary - do you have a picture? if no, I'll see if I can find it on the Wilton website.
 
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pamperedlinda said:
Great cakes Niki!

We had a thread a while back that had a lot of our cakes in it. Don't remember the title of it, but Carolyn was the originator of it. I'll see if I can find it and link it in here. We have some very creative cheffers here - that's whay I thought you all could help me on this one.
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Here's the thread Niki

http://www.chefsuccess.com/f18/baking-today-25789/
 
WOW - just checked out that other cake thread and those cakes are awesome!!!

I wasn't able to make a cake for my twins 1st bday but I did make an ELMO cake for them this year.


I can't figure out how to post a picture of the cake on here.
 
OKAY - I figured it out - so here are the pictures of the ELMO cake I did for my twins 2nd bday.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do I need for a Spiderman birthday cake?

To make a Spiderman birthday cake, you'll need basic cake ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, and milk. For the decoration, you'll need red and blue food coloring, black icing for the web, and a Spiderman cake topper or edible image.

How can I achieve the Spiderman color scheme for the cake?

You can achieve the Spiderman color scheme by using red and blue food coloring in your cake batter and frosting. Divide the batter into two bowls, tint one red and the other blue, and then layer or swirl them in the cake pan for a fun effect.

What type of cake is best for a Spiderman theme?

A classic vanilla or chocolate cake works well for a Spiderman theme. You can also use a red velvet cake to match Spiderman's colors. The key is to ensure the cake is moist and can hold up well under the frosting and decorations.

How do I create a Spiderman web design on the cake?

To create a Spiderman web design, use black icing or fondant. Start by piping a circle in the center of the cake, then create lines radiating outwards to form the web pattern. Finish by adding concentric circles to complete the web look.

Can I make a Spiderman cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can make a Spiderman cake ahead of time. Bake the cake a day or two in advance and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Frost and decorate the cake on the day of the party for the best appearance.

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